Новости за 26.12.2017

Turkish Super Lig champions Besiktas are finalising the signing of Croatia international Domagoj Vida. The defender's contract at Dynamo Kyiv had been set to expire on Sunday and he will swap the Ukrainian Premier League side for one of Istanbul's powerhouse teams. Besiktas are yet to release details of the transfer or Vida's length of contract, but did inform Turkey's Capital Markets Board that they were discussing personal terms with the player. The 28-year-old came through the ranks with Osijek... Читать дальше...

Antonio Conte would be keen to work with Arturo Vidal at Chelsea, but refused to comment on rumours the Premier League club will make a move in January. Vidal and Conte won three successive Serie A titles during their time together at Juventus, and reports in Chile have suggested there could be a reunion in 2018. The 30-year-old still has 18 months left on his contract at Bayern Munich, though, and remains a regular first-team player under Jupp Heynckes – Vidal scoring five Bundesliga goals in... Читать дальше...

Liverpool recaptured fourth place in the Premier League table with a comfortable 5-0 victory over rock-bottom Swansea City on Tuesday. Tottenham's 5-2 win against Southampton earlier in the day – inspired by the hat-trick heroics of the record-breaking Harry Kane – had pushed Jurgen Klopp's men down to fifth. The hosts took a while to find their stride at Anfield, but Swansea never looked capable of a repeat of their 3-2 win in this fixture last season. Philippe Coutinho's stunner gave the hosts the lead early on... Читать дальше...

Speculation over Virgil van Dijk's future persuaded Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino to again leave out the Netherlands centre-back for Tuesday's 5-2 thrashing at Tottenham. Harry Kane hit a hat-trick to crown a record-breaking year as the struggling Saints were put to the sword, with Van Dijk a notable absentee. His presence at the back might have done something to stem the tide, but Pellegrino again opted to leave the 26-year-old out of his matchday 18, as was the case for the weekend... Читать дальше...

Jose Mourinho has claimed Manchester United have not spent enough in the transfer market to match Manchester City, who "buy full-backs for the price of strikers". United made it three games without a win in all competitions as they drew 2-2 with Burnley on Tuesday, with Jesse Lingard scoring twice in the second half to salvage a point after strikes from Ashley Barnes and Steven Defour before the break. The result means City can move 15 points clear at the top of the table if they beat Newcastle... Читать дальше...

Claude Puel avoided pointing the finger at Kasper Schmeichel after the goalkeeper's error saw Leicester City go down 2-1 at Watford on Tuesday. The visitors had led through Riyad Mahrez's header midway through the first half at Vicarage Road, but were pegged back on the stroke of half-time by a tap-in from Molla Wague, who spent the second half of last season on loan with the Foxes. With 25 minutes remaining, Abdoulaye Doucoure stretched to keep Tom Cleverley's free-kick in play and sent the ball across goal... Читать дальше...

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes and his Huddersfield Town counterpart David Wagner both felt their respective teams were denied clear penalties in a 1-1 Premier League draw on Tuesday. Star Huddersfield midfielder Aaron Mooy went to ground under a challenge from Joe Allen in the second half at John Smith's Stadium, where Mame Biram Diouf was then brought down at the other end of the field. Referee Anthony Taylor dismissed the appeals of the two sides, as they were forced to settle for a share of... Читать дальше...

Sam Allardyce remains concerned about Everton's ability on the ball, despite extending his unbeaten run in charge to six Premier League matches with a 0-0 draw at West Brom. The Toffees have climbed into the top half of the table since Allardyce replaced David Unsworth in the Goodison Park hot seat, but their performance at The Hawthorns was not much to write home about. Everton had a fair share of possession in a Boxing Day clash lacking in Christmas cheer, but creating chances was their downfall. Читать дальше...

Antonio Conte hailed a tireless performance from Alvaro Morata after the Spain striker's 10th Premier League goal of the season set in motion a 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion. Morata toiled for scant reward as Chelsea were rebuffed during a frustrating opening 45 minutes but he gleefully headed home a pinpoint Cesar Azpilicueta delivery – the sixth time his countryman has supplied an assist to him this season – within a minute of the restart. Marcos Alonso further added to the Spanish flavour with Chelsea's second... Читать дальше...

Callum Wilson described his contentious equaliser as "a touch of magic" after Bournemouth rescued a thrilling 3-3 draw against West Ham. The Cherries led 2-1 at Vitality Stadium before Marko Arnautovic struck in the 81st and 89th minute to seemingly secure a dramatic win for the visitors. But in the third minute of stoppage time, Wilson converted Nathan Ake's header across goal amid suspicions of handball and offside. Referee Bobby Madley held a lengthy discussion with his assistant before awarding the goal... Читать дальше...

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho described his side's ability to score only two goals against Burnley in Tuesday's draw as "miserable". The Red Devils were held to a second 2-2 draw in a row in the Premier League despite Jesse Lingard's double at least saving them from a defeat at Old Trafford. Ashley Barnes gave the Clarets the lead after three minutes and they doubled their advantage through Steven Defour's fine free-kick, before Lingard rescued a point with a clever flick and an injury-time equaliser. Читать дальше...

Mauricio Pochettino cannot think of a striker who is better than the "world class" Harry Kane following the England international's record-breaking exploits in Tottenham's 5-2 hammering of Southampton. Kane stole the show with a hat-trick at Wembley, becoming the first player in history to score successive Premier League hat-tricks on two occasions, while also setting a new record of six trebles in a single calendar year. The first new record he set, however, was for Premier League goals in a calendar year... Читать дальше...

Stoke City came from behind to draw 1-1 with Huddersfield in the Premier League on Boxing Day and further ease the pressure on manager Mark Hughes. Hughes had appeared to be fighting to avoid the sack before the Potters registered a 3-1 win over fellow strugglers West Brom last time out. And a point away to David Wagner's impressive side, earned by Ramadan Sobhi's second-half equaliser, may earn the embattled boss more time ahead of a tough encounter away to his former side, reigning champions Chelsea, on Saturday. Читать дальше...

Manchester United's lingering Premier League title hopes were dealt another blow despite them coming from 2-0 down to draw 2-2 with Burnley on Tuesday. Jose Mourinho's side were facing a defeat at Old Trafford for only the second time this year thanks to first-half goals from Ashley Barnes and Steven Defour, before Jesse Lingard came off the bench to earn his side a point. It means United have still only lost to Manchester City at home in 2017, but they will be 15 points behind the runaway Premier... Читать дальше...

Bournemouth 3-3West HamBournemouth's winless run stretched to eight Premier League games, but Callum Wilson rescued a point for Eddie Howe's men in dramatic fashion.The visitors to the Vitality Stadium drew first blood through James Collins, but goals from Dan Gosling and Nathan Ake turned the Cherries'1-0 deficit into a 2-1 lead. Two Marko Arnautovic efforts in the closing stages looked to have won the match for West Ham, before Wilson popped up in the third minute of stoppage time.Goals: Gosling 29'... Читать дальше...

Second-half goals from Alvaro Morata and Marcos Alonso gave Chelsea and 2-0 win over Brighton and Hove Albion and moved the reigning Premier League champions to within a point of second-placed Manchester United. Antonio Conte's men drew a frustrating blank in a goalless draw at Everton last time out and endured more frustration as Brighton defended impeccably during an uneventful opening 45 minutes at Stamford Bridge on Boxing Day. It took a familiar combination to break the game open as Morata... Читать дальше...

Molla Wague and Abdoulaye Doucoure inspired Watford's turnaround as the Hornets came from behind to defeat Leicester City 2-1 in the Premier League on Tuesday. Leicester had fought back valiantly for a last-gasp 2-2 draw with Manchester United on Saturday and their impressive improvement under Claude Puel looked set to continue when Riyad Mahrez headed home midway through the first period to score for the third straight game at Vicarage Road. But Mali defender Wague, who spent the second half of last season on loan with the Foxes... Читать дальше...

Alan Pardew's wait for a first victory as West Brom head coach continues after the Baggies laboured to a 0-0 draw with Everton on Boxing Day. There was little Christmas cheer at the Hawthorns as Pardew saw a sixth Premier League game in charge end without victory, the stalemate only his third point since replacing Tony Pulis. Both sides struggled to threaten throughout a drab 90 minutes and home striker Salomon Rondon wasted the best two chances. Rondon was unable to test Jordan Pickford on either occasion... Читать дальше...

Harry Kane called it an "honour" to rival two of the "best players ever" in Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in terms of his goal-scoring exploits over the last year. The England striker stole the show in Tottenham's 5-2 mauling of Southampton at Wembley, scoring a brilliant hat-trick, but there was so much more to his day than that. His first goal of the afternoon took him on to 37 Premier League goals in 2017, surpassing Alan Shearer's record from 1995 for the number of goals in a single calendar year. Читать дальше...

Tottenham's 5-2 win over Southampton saw Harry Kane surpass Alan Shearer and Lionel Messi as well as setting two Premier League hat-trick records. Kane's second treble in four days inspired Spurs to a resounding success at Wembley, securing the 24-year-old a place in the history books. The England international overtook Shearer's 22-year record for Premier League goals in a calendar year, while also usurping Messi as Europe's top scorer for club and country in 2017. With Spurs not in action again until January 2... Читать дальше...

Brendan Rodgers can offer no guarantees that sought-after striker Moussa Dembele will remain at Celtic beyond January. The 21-year-old Frenchman has been linked with a host of potential Premier League suitors on the back of several brilliant performances since joining Celtic from Fulham 18 months ago. It was reported by Sky Sports that Brighton and Hove Albion have agreed an £18million fee for Dembele, who has 40 goals in 68 appearances across all competitions for the Scottish Premiership champions. Читать дальше...

Marouane Fellaini rejected Manchester United's first contract extension offer and is undecided whether he will stay at Old Trafford. The Belgium international has overcome a difficult first season at United to become an important part of Jose Mourinho's squad. Fellaini – who is currently sidelined with a knee injury - has made 12 appearances in all competitions this term, but only four of them have been starts. With his contract set to expire at the end of the campaign, United have begun the process of extending his deal at the club... Читать дальше...

Alan Shearer led the plaudits as Tottenham striker Harry Kane made his remarkable 2017 a record-breaking one at Wembley on Tuesday. Kane opened the scoring after 22 minutes of the match against struggling Southampton, moving on to 37 Premier League goals in the calendar year and going past the previous best mark set by Shearer at Blackburn Rovers in 1995. Shearer praised the man who now fills his old role as England's main striker at international level by tweeting: "You've had a magnificent 2017, Harry Kane. Читать дальше...

AC Milan's Coppa Italia quarter-final against rivals Inter is like a World Cup final, according to coach Gennaro Gattuso. Milan find themselves languishing in 11th place in Serie A after 18 games, the Rossoneri having suffered back-to-back league defeats before Christmas. Gattuso only replaced Vincenzo Montella last month, but the change has yet to bring about a revival, with the former youth coach having only won twice in six games in all competitions. Last weekend's 2-0 reverse against Atalanta was the latest setback... Читать дальше...

Ryan Kitto's fifth goal of the season earned Adelaide United a 1-0 Boxing Day victory over Central Coast Mariners, lifting the team to fourth in the A-League. Kitto reacted quickly to turn the ball home at the end of a well-worked move after 14 minutes, although Adelaide had goalkeeper Paul Izzo to thank for keeping them in front. Izzo produced three saves in quick succession as the Mariners chased an equaliser, while Kitto came close a second at the other end, when his headed effort was cleared off the line by Josh Rose. Читать дальше...